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Retevis C1 vs Retevis RT3S

What C1 does better (1) and where RT3S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis C1
Retevis · 2026C1
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £85
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Retevis RT3S
Retevis · 2026RT3S
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ £120
5.1Range & power6.0
5.4Battery5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

C1RT3S
134 × 6242131 × 6136
C1RT3SDifference
Height62 mm61 mm+1 mm
Width134 mm131 mm+3 mm
Depth42 mm36 mm+6 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is C1 better than RT3S?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT3S: No

Why is RT3S better than C1?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+11%
  2. Channels250 vs 3,00012×
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis C1Retevis C1≈ £856.7
Retevis RT3SRetevis RT3S≈ £1205.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels2503,000
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—258 g
Width134 mm131 mm
Height62 mm61 mm
Depth42 mm36 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels910
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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